La Compagnie Électrique Lion LionD
| Compagnie Électrique Lion LionD | |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2023 to present |
| Length | 39 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
The Compagnie Électrique Lion LionD is a battery-electric type-D school bus. It has a range of 100, 125, or 155 miles and can be recharged in 6.5 to 11 hours with Level II (J1772) AC charging, 2.5 to 4.25 hours with 50 kilowatt Level III (CSS-Combo) DC charging, or 5 to 9 hours with 24 kilowatt Level III DC charging.[1]
In June 2017, La Compagnie Électrique Lion announced that they were developing new fully-electric product lines, including a type-A minibus the (the LionA), a low floor midibus (the LionM), type-D school bus (the LionD), as well as a range of trucks.[2] Early renderings of the LionD showed a similar design to the LionM (though with a longer length).
The final design of the LionD has a higher floor, more curved front end, and similar roofline to the LionC.
The prototype LionD was unveiled in 2023. The first production buses were delivered to customers in California beginning in January 2024.
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: 39’ 3” | ||
| Width: 102" | ||
| Cabin height: 124" | ||
| Wheelbase: 252" | ||
| GVWR: up to 37,000 lb | ||
| Traction motor | ||
| TM4 SUMO MD 250 kW (335 hp), 2,500 Nm (1,800 ft-lb) electric motor | ||
| Batteries | ||
| LG Chem lithium-ion batteries 126, 168 or 210 kWh | ||
| Axles | ||
| Front: Up to 13,000 lb | ||
| Rear: Up to 23,200 lb | ||
| Suspension | ||
| Front: Spring | ||
| Rear: Air ride | ||
| Brakes | ||
| Air disc brakes | ||
| Charging | ||
| Level II (J1772) 19.2 kW, 6.5-11 hours | ||
| Level III (CCS-Combo) 24 kW, 5-9 hours | ||
| Level III (CCS-Combo) 50 kW, 2.5-4.25 hours | ||
References
- ↑ LionD Technical Specifications (2020). La Compagnie Électrique Lion.
- ↑ Lion reveals its new product line ! La Compagnie Électrique Lion. 19 June 2017.